38 mapo tofu

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Alhambra, CA
Updated on Nov 14, 2013

Classic tofu recipe!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Broil
yield 3 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box box soft tofu
  • 1 teaspoon black bean
  • 1 stalk green onion chopped
  • 4 ounces ground pork
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 cups of water
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 1 teaspoon chili bean paste
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon chili power
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil

How To Make 38 mapo tofu

  • Step 1
    In boiling water add a little salt and quickly cook the tofu. Leave in boiling water for few seconds. Remove and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a pain heat up some oil and add peppercorns. Let the peppercorns infuse the oil for the spicy pepper flavor. Remove peppercorn and keep the oil in the pain.
  • Step 3
    Marinate the ground pork with 1 teaspoon of water ,a pinch of pepper powder,1 teaspoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Mix well
  • Step 4
    Using the same oil as earlier cook the ginger and garlic. Once the ginger and garlic is cooked at the chili bean sauce and black bean.
  • Step 5
    Then add ground pork ,chili bean paste ,black bean white wine and saute. Cook partially, remove and set aside.
  • Step 6
    In the same pan, add the tofu and 2 bowls of hot water. One water is boiled, add the ground pork, chili powder or paprika, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a little sugar.
  • Step 7
    Create a corn starch mixture with water and add that to the pan. Then add pepper, pour a little sesame oil, stir well and put into a crockpot. Broil till the sauce thickens and then add chili and chopped green onions.

Discover More

Culture: Asian
Ingredient: Tofu/Soy
Method: Broil

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